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Scholarships Distributed to 4.60 Lakh Students Through DBT in Uttar Pradesh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A scholarship distribution programme for students of the Backward Classes Welfare, Social Welfare and Minority Welfare departments was held at Lok Bhawan in Lucknow under the chairmanship of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. As part of the programme, scholarships worth ₹148 crore were transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to 4,60,559 students, including 2,23,615 students covered under the Backward Classes Welfare Department. The scholarship eligibility cut-off has been fixed at 50 per cent. Addressing the gathering, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Backward Classes Welfare and Empowerment of…

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When Women Lead, Healthcare Follows: Inside UP’s IAS Power Team

Arijit Bose

Walk into the corridors of Uttar Pradesh’s Health and Medical Education departments today, and you’ll notice something that would have been unusual not long ago: most of the key decisions, from policy drafting to on-the-ground delivery, are being driven by women. Under the Yogi Adityanath government, eight women IAS officers are now steering the state’s health services. Their responsibilities run from Principal Secretary-level roles to Director General, Mission Director and senior administrative posts in specialised institutions. In India’s most populous state, that is a striking example of inclusive leadership. The…

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Seth M.R. Jaipuria School Students Lead Cleanliness Drive, Awareness Rally in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Students and teachers of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Goel Campus, Lucknow, organised a cleanliness drive and awareness rally in Safedabad on Friday to mark the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri. Held under the guidance of school Chairman Mahesh Goel and Principal Dr Reena Pathak, the initiative aimed to highlight the importance of cleanliness and environmental conservation and reinforce the message of “Swachh Bharat, Harit Bharat.” Students actively participated in the cleanliness campaign and interacted with local residents, encouraging them to keep their…

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Aradhana Mishra Mona Appointed Uttar Pradesh Congress President

Arijit Bose

New Delhi/Lucknow: The Indian National Congress  announced a major organisational reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, appointing three-time Rampur Khas MLA Aradhana Mishra ‘Mona’ as the new president of the Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee. She succeeds Ajay Rai, with the appointments taking immediate effect. Saharanpur MP Imran Masood has been appointed working president of the state unit, while Devinder Nishad and Alok Prasad have been named senior vice-presidents. Chaudhary Virendra Singh has been appointed the new Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in the Uttar Pradesh…

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Left Parties in Gonda Demand Removal of Chief Election Commissioner

Arijit Bose

Gonda: Left parties, including the CPI, CPI(M) and CPI(ML), staged a protest in Gonda on Wednesday over the functioning of the Election Commission of India and the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The protesters submitted a memorandum through the District Magistrate addressed to the President of India, seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The memorandum referred to an investigation published by The Indian Express in September 2026, which reported that Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi had formally raised objections at least…

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Congress Holds Statewide Protests Against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress organised protest marches and demonstrations across the state on Wednesday against what it described as alleged irregularities in the electoral process, including manipulation of voter lists and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). The protests were held on the directions of the All India Congress Committee and following a call by Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai. Congress workers demanded the arrest of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and sought a comprehensive and independent review of decisions taken during his tenure as well as changes made…

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AAP Alleges Mismanagement in UP Cow Shelters, Seeks Judicial Probe

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Aam Aadmi Party Uttar Pradesh chief spokesperson Vanshraj Dubey has criticised the state government over the alleged poor condition of cow shelters and reported deaths of cattle, particularly following incidents in Budaun district. Addressing the issue, Dubey alleged that the government’s claims of cow protection were being undermined by administrative negligence and inadequate arrangements at shelters. He cited incidents at cow shelters in Abhigaon and Byaur in the Bisauli and Salarpur areas of Budaun, where, according to his claims, cattle were exposed to prolonged waterlogging and muddy conditions following…

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Sweet Sellers to Determine ‘Use By’ Date, Must Ensure Quality Until Then

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has clarified its recently issued guidelines on the shelf life and labelling of sweets and confectionery products, stating that no fixed or uniform shelf life is being made mandatory for all sweets. Under the clarified guidelines, food business operators will determine the ‘use by’ period of their products based on their nature, ingredients, manufacturing process and storage conditions. The declared period must be clearly communicated to consumers so they know how long a product is considered safe for consumption and is expected…

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Jan Bhavan Security Personnel Stage Powerful Play on Bhagat Singh’s Life and Sacrifice

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Security personnel at Jan Bhavan presented a powerful and moving theatrical performance depicting the life, revolutionary journey and contribution to India’s freedom struggle of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh on the occasion of his birth anniversary. The play was staged at the Gandhi Auditorium of Jan Bhavan under the inspiration of Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. It traced Bhagat Singh’s journey from childhood to his emergence as a revolutionary and his struggle against British rule. The performance also highlighted the role of the Hindustan Republican Association in the freedom movement and…

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Youngistan chills out at Rohilkhand University Freshers Party

Arijit Bose

Bareilly: A fresher party was organised at the Department of B.Ed. and M.Ed. of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University to welcome first-year B.Ed. students. The event was hosted by second-year B.Ed. students under the guidance of Vice-Chancellor Professor Anil Kumar Rai. The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp by department head Professor Santosh Arora and faculty members. Students Vibhati Agarwal, Divya, Anjali and Sumit conducted the programme. The cultural segment featured captivating dance performances by Mansi, Shivani and Asha Gangwar, while Manishi and Parineeti presented a duet…

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